The Arts
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Holidays in December (that aren’t Christmas or Hanukkah)
By: Blis Savidge It’s the most festive month of the year, but there’s more to December than just Christmas and Hanukkah. Here are some of the more obscure December holidays celebrated around the world. \t Feast of St. Nicholas and Krampussnacht: In parts of Europe The Feast of St. Nicholas…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Justin Scott-Wesley
Once a standout wide receiver for the Georgia football team, Justin Scott-Wesley is now pursuing a career in the music industry. Number 86 on the field, he was a major piece of the Bulldogs offense during the 2013 season; having huge plays versus both South Carolina and LSU. Scott-Wesley’s 2013…
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Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Nov. 19 Marks World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is a day coordinated by UN-Water to spread awareness about the people who do not have access to a toilet. It may seem basic to most, but there are 2.4 billion people in the world do not have improved sanitation, or facilities that ensure hygienic separation of human excreta…
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Weekend Events Nov. 20-22
Want to know what’s going on this weekend? Here is a calendar with a few events you can attend.
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Big Weekends in Box Office
By Zack Sims “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” is making its debut in theaters around Athens tomorrow evening. It is one of the most anticipated films of the year and could have one of the best opening weekends in history. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest…
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Mickey Mouse Turns 87! Here are 10 Facts on America’s Favorite Mouse
By Jordynn Abernathy and Zack Sims Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! To celebrate, we have a list of 10 fun facts to make you the Mickey Mouse expert. \t His name was originally “Mortimer”, but Walt Disney’s wife refused and suggested “Mickey” a better choice. \t His official debut was in 1928…
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A Pop of Pop Culture: See What You Know
From Presidents to Pizza, take this quiz and see how well you know today’s pop culture! http://www.poll-maker.com/QM7DEW
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Local High School Seeks to Bring Hollywood to Barrow County
By Danielle Herman Movie making, editing software, and music score composition? Not your typical school subjects, but one local high school is prepping students for a different kind of success. Barrow County’s Sims Academy is hoping to cash in on the billion dollar film industry sweeping the state. With specialized…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Snapchat Trophies
By Savannah Brock Snapchat is a phenomenon that took selfies to a new level. Having the ability to take a photo of yourself, sometimes unattractive ones, and it disappearing is something many millennials have fallen in love with. However, there is that one friend who will “screenshot” your photo while…